Show Notes

This episode we discuss artificial intelligence (AI). Artificial Intelligence:The theory and development of computer systems able to perform tasks that normally require human intelligence, such as visual perception, speech recognition, decision-making, and translation between languages - What defines artificial intelligence? - Can humans actually create self-aware machines? - Can artificial intelligence exist without being self-aware? - If we give lab rats artificial intelligence does it cause cancerous thoughts in them?Links and references A great forum writing examining the tie between cloning and AIAI and cloning Great example of AI/Human interactionWatson on Jeopardy "What does this mean" referenceDouble rainbow meme Fictional example of machines unexpectedly gaining sentienceStar Trek: The Next Generation episode "Evolution" (tv) Fictional example of self-aware android defending right to choose its fateStar Trek: The Next Generation episode "The Measure of a Man" (tv) How is self-awareness measured?"I have told you, for example, that trees have their own consciousness. The consciousness of a tree is not as specifically focused as your own, yet to all intents and purposes, the tree is conscious of 50 years before its own existence, and 50 years hence. Its sense of identity spontaneously goes beyond the change of its own form. It has no ego to cut the 'I' identification short. Creatures without the compartment of the ego can easily follow their own identity beyond any change of form."Excerpt from Seth Speaks by Jane Roberts (book)Previous Episodes Referenced The creative source of consciousnessEpisode 19: God Defining AI based on level of consciousnessEpisode 28: Consciousness Soul groups playing role in life experienceEpisode 2: Past Lives